Does the DTaP-IPV vaccine have any interactions?

Before getting the DTaP-IPV vaccine, it is important to tell your doctor if your child has had any treatments in the previous two weeks that may have weakened the immune system. Such treatments could include: the use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agent; medications to treat psoriasis, arthritis or other autoimmune disorders; or medicines to prevent transplant rejection. It is possible other interactions may occur, so it is important to tell your doctor about any medications that your child is taking, including over-the-counter and herbal supplements.

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